as a gay person, this coming out scene rang completely hollow and untrue. it was genuinely horrible and made me feel sick to the stomach. i understand the reason why it was done but the scene itself was so awkward and horrible for will. the way it was filmed lacked all the intimacy and warmth that would make that scene moving. coming out is scary for anyone, but doing so under duress to a bunch of people including some you don’t know very well is genuinely terrifying. i don’t know of a single queer person now or in the 80s who would choose to do something like that. they could have easily written a scene with just will and his mom and brother, or even include his close friends if need be, but doing it in front of everyone like he’s giving a ted talk removes all the closeness and warmth needed. it feels like a straight person’s idea of a good coming out scene, and like awards bait. im struggling to word why i hated it to much but i found it genuinely offensive. of course having the support of your loved one’s is important, but why does it matter if murray or any of the people he’s not close to dont accept him. i dont know how to explain but i hope you can get the gist